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Dover (Town of) Solid Waste Information

Dover (Town of)
37 No Sussex St
Dover,  NJ   07801-0798
Tel: (973) 366-2200   Fax: (973) 328-6604
WWW: www.dover.nj.us
 

Contacts From Dover (Town of)

  • Donald Costanzo, Clean Communities Coordinator
    Town of Dover
    37 N. Sussex St.
    Dover,  NJ   07801
    Tel: (973) 366-2200   Fax: (973) 366-6167
    WWW: www.dover.nj.us
     
  • William Isselin, CRP, Asst. Engineer / Chief Code Enf. Officer / Mun. Recycling Coordinator
    Dover (Town of)
    Office: 100 Princeton Ave. Mail: 37 North Sussex Street Dover, NJ 07801
    Dover,  NJ   07801
    Tel: (973) 366-2200 x2152   Fax: (973) 366-0039
    Email: wisselin@dover.nj.us
    WWW: www.dover.nj.us
     

Solid Waste Services In Dover (Town of)

Curbside Garbage Collection

  • Program Description: The town provides residential garbage collection. The contracted hauler pays for the tipping fees directly.to the disposal facility.
  • Schedule: Residential collection is provided twice a week in three collection districts. Contact the town for more information.
  • Service Provider: Blue Diamond Disposal, Inc., 5 Howard Blvd., 
    Mt. Arlington,  NJ   07856
    Tel: (973) 598-9800   Fax: (973) 598-9900
    Email: custsvc@bluediamonddisposal.com
    WWW: www.bluediamonddisposal.com
     

Material Accepted

Type 10 Municipal Solid Waste (Disposal) Allowed 2 bags per collection. Additional Bags require a $2.50 sticker. 30 pound maximum per container/bag.

 

Curbside Recycling Collection

  • Program Description: Dover contracts for single-stream, all-in-one residential curbside recycling. Maximum weight of curbside recycling container is 50 pounds; use multiple containers if needed.
  • Schedule: Every other Friday according to the schedule.
  • Service Provider: Blue Diamond Disposal, Inc., 5 Howard Blvd., 
    Mt. Arlington,  NJ   07856
    Tel: (973) 598-9800   Fax: (973) 598-9900
    Email: custsvc@bluediamonddisposal.com
    WWW: www.bluediamonddisposal.com
     

Material Accepted

Aluminum Containers (Recycling - Single-Stream - All-In-One) Rinse thoroughly (no residue allowed) and commingle with recyclables.
Brown Paper Bags (Recycling - Single-Stream - All-In-One) Commingle with other recyclables.
Chipboard/Paperboard (Recycling - Single-Stream - All-In-One) Flatten and mix with other recyclables, and do not bundle or tie.
Glass Containers (Recycling - Single-Stream - All-In-One) Remove lids, rinse the glass and commingle with recyclables. Put metal lids into container; do not put metal lids back onto glass bottles and jars.
Newspaper (Recycling - Single-Stream - All-In-One) Mix with other recyclables, and do not tie or bundle.
Plastic #1 (PETE) Bottles (Recycling - Single-Stream - All-In-One) Empty, rinse and commingle with recyclable mix. Do not put caps/lids back onto bottles. Put caps/lids into the garbage.
Plastic #1 (PETE) Food/Bev. Containers (Recycling - Single-Stream - All-In-One) Empty, rinse and commingle with recyclable mix. Do not put caps/lids back onto containers. Put caps/lids into the garbage.
Plastic #2 (HDPE) Bottles (Recycling - Single-Stream - All-In-One) Empty, rinse and commingle with recyclable mix. Do not put caps/lids back onto bottles. Put caps/lids into the garbage.
Plastic #2 (HDPE) Food/Bev. Containers (Recycling - Single-Stream - All-In-One) Empty, rinse and commingle with recyclable mix. Do not put caps/lids back onto containers. Put caps/lids into the garbage.
Plastic #5 (PP) Food/Bev. Containers (Recycling - Single-Stream - All-In-One) Empty, rinse and commingle with recyclable mix. Do not put caps/lids back onto containers. Put caps/lids into the garbage.
Shredded Paper (Recycling - Single-Stream - All-In-One) If recycling shredded paper with in the MCMUA's "all-in-one" single-stream recycling collection program, the shredded paper must be put into a translucent or clear plastic bag and the bag must be tied closed.
Steel (Tin) Containers (Recycling - Single-Stream - All-In-One) Empty, rinse and commingle with recyclables. Aerosol cans must be empty. Remove plastic cap/lids, and put them into the garbage.
Telephone Books (Recycling - Single-Stream - All-In-One) Also include paperback or softcover books. Do not include hardcover books.

 

Curbside Yard Waste Collection

  • Program Description: Curbside collection only. See Dover's website for recycling and solid waste newletter.
  • Schedule: Brush, garden trimmings, leaves and grass and picked up daily, April -December as per the schedule.
  • Service Provider: Town of Dover, 37 North Sussex Street, 
    Dover,  NJ   07801
    Tel: 973-366-2200   Fax: 973-366-2225
    WWW: www.dover.nj.us
     

Material Accepted

Brush/Tree Parts (Recycling) This is for brush only, not tree parts. Brush shall be no larger than 4 inches in diameter and 6 feet long. Must be tied in bundles and stacked neatlly at the curb. Also includes garden trimmings which consists of vegetation, twigs, brush trimmings, small branches and small plants. For collection of graden trimmings use a re-usable container and place at the curb for pickup.
Christmas Trees (Recycling) Collected curbside only in January. Remove all decorations and no tree bags or stands.
Grass Clippings (Recycling) Bag grass in Town biodegradable paper bags or use re-usable containers and place at the curb for pickup.
Leaves (Recycling) Bag leaves in Town biodegradable paper bags or use re-usable containers and place at the curb for pickup.

 

Curbside Bulky Waste Collection

  • Program Description: Weekly curbside white good collection.
  • Schedule: Friday collections but white goods can also be delivered to the Recycling Center.
  • Service Provider: Town of Dover, 37 North Sussex Street, 
    Dover,  NJ   07801
    Tel: 973-366-2200   Fax: 973-366-2225
    WWW: www.dover.nj.us
     

Material Accepted

Metal Appliances (Recycling) Appliances - Refridgerators, stoves, washing machines, dryers, air conditioners and dishwashers. Can allso be delivered to recycling center.

 

 

Municipal Recycling Depot(s) In Dover (Town of)

Dover Recycling Depot (Municipal Recycling Depot)
211 North Sussex Street
Dover,  NJ   07801
Tel: (973) 366-2200 Ext. 120  
WWW: www.dover.nj.us
 
  • Hours: Monday-Saturday 8:00a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • Limitations: The facility is open to Dover residents and small businesses only. Construction material remains the responsibility of the homeowner. No garbage and/or vegetaive waste is accepted at the Recycling Center.
  • Facility Type: Municipal Recycling Depot

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Acceptable Material - Recycling - Single-Stream - All-In-One


 
 

Acceptable Material - Recycling

E-Waste - Computers, TVs, etc. (Recycling)

A drop-off receptacle for the disposal of home electronics is now available at the Recycling Center. Accepted electronics include only the following: computers, laptops, televisions, monitors, desktop printers and fax machines. All other electronic waste should be disposed of in the garbage as it is not covered by the E-waste law and program. Absolutely no curbside collection.

Metal Appliances (Recycling) A sticker must be purchased at the Health Dept. prior to pick up. Stickers must be purchased by 3:30 PM on Thursday for Friday pick-up. Acceptable: stoves, refrigerators, washer / dryers, hot water heaters, etc, Unacceptable: any item that does not have a Health Dept. sticker on it.
Tires (Recycling) Purchase stickers weekdays at the Health Dept. for Friday curbside collection only. All tires delivered to the Recycling Center on Saturdays between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM, can pay a reduced rate and will not require a sticker. Proof of Town residency will be required

 

 

 

Other Solid Waste Facilities In Dover (Town of)

 

Documents

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